Same hospital. I wonder if we had the same surgeon? But .... these are the days for exercising extreme caution and I do not want to be accused of surgeon bashing and be taken to task for it. I ,also experienced and I am still experiencing problems with my TKR after approximately one year since the surgery. I totally agree with the latter part of your comment!!! In addition, I believe that a lot of blame is placed on scarred tissue buildup without acknowledging other possible causes. Scar tissue builds up whenever there is excessive trauma. Is it possible that the surgeon's operating skills during surgery and attitude could help in alleviating some of the scar tissue drama ?
I had a surgeon who was totally unsympathetic towards my complaints regarding extreme tightness and stiffness attributed to excessive scar tissue ( Insane level!!!!!) and even refused to do additional imaging to see if he could diagnose the problem.
Individuals need to THOROUGHLY research their surgeons for TKR successes, NOT Hip surgery!!!!.
Also ,like you said "The medical industry NEEDS to focus on better solutions for those with failed TKR’s.
Best of luck in a healing future!!!
Good luck to anyone who is planning to do knee surgery !!!Thoroughly research your surgeon.!!!!There are excellent surgeons whose patients experience great results. I have spoken to people who had such results, but their surgeons input (especially their interpersonal relationship and yes, I know that this is a two-way street) played a vital part in the outcome.
As for me. I put on the weight that I had lost after surgery, and I am wondering if this is exacerbating my discomfort. So... my plan is to lose some weight and see if this helps.
My journey continues with the help of my God.